Wally Westlake

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Wally Westlake
Outfielder
Born: November 8, 1920 (1920-11-08) (age 87)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 15, 1947
for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Final game
May 12, 1956
for the Philadelphia Phillies
Career statistics
AVG     .272
HR     127
RBI     539
Teams
Career highlights and awards
  • All star in 1951

Waldon Thomas Westlake (born November 8, 1920 in Gridley, California) was a utility player who had a 10 year career from 1947 to 1956. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies all of the National League and the Cleveland Indians and Baltimore Orioles both of the American League. He played third base and outfield.

He was elected to the National League All-Star team in 1951.

Westlake graduated from Christian Brothers High School.

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